Freshwater
pearls are "real" pearls that have been cultured in freshwater
with a little help from man. An oyster shell is opened and a piece
of sand is dropped in. Later, the shell is opened and where there
once was the sand there now is a pearl. Many of the colors are created
with irradiation, but the color stays well. We have had customers
dye their own with rit dye. The pearls are sold in 16" strands
and range in price from $3.00 to $150.00. The pearls are included
in the stone discount that we offer!! ($50+ 15% off, $100+ 30% off).
We sell white, peacock, champagne, purple, black, golden, pink, khaki,
and peach in a variety of different shapes: potato, rice, button,
coin, square, top-drilled, faceted, stick, and side-drilled. We are
receiving pearls on a regular basis; come on in and check them out!
